CompuServe Messages

Lee, You are correct that I meant driver. You can pick up CorelSCSI through the mail for $65. It will handle just about any CD ROM drive available today. The best price I know of for it is $65 at ComputAbility at 1-800-554-9923. Be aware that CorelSCSI is now up to version 1.2 which supposedly is the first version to certify the 3401. I am using 1.1 with no problems and Corel has a free update I should receive this week just to be save. I got my Drives from a place that only sells wholesale. I bought the 3401 internal for $399 and the external is $499. I got a free copy of Kodak Access (for Photo CD) as well (even though I already had a copy). I collect hardware/software all the time which I never seem to use or need <g>. I have not taken the big jump and started to sell to others on CIS (to many payment hassles so I stick to people I know as its only a sideline). This $399 price was for the bare drive (no drivers or adapter or cable) but then I had all those extra pieces already. So I would guess thats about as low as you will see it. If you are looking for mail order places to buy heres a few although I have not bought from most of them: PC & Mac 1-800-392-5840 sells a complete 3401 kit (card, cable, drive, driver, etc…) for $549 but I don't know if they sell the drive alone. Dirt Cheap Drives 1-800-473-0962 offers the bare drive for $469. ComputAbilty 1-800-554-9923 offers the bare drive for $489. Just pick up a copy of PC Sources or Computer Shopper and look through the index in the back. There are many Toshiba and NEC vendors listed. I have been buying mail order for over 15 years and had very minimal problems. If you are not really into nuts and bolts you might want to look for a place that offers better service even if the price is higher. You can also always leave a note in this forum or E-mail me a message if you have problems. Let me know how it works out….. Jay Cahow Cahow Consulting